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The resident then has the right to make his/her informed choice even if it is not to follow recommended medical advice and the team supports the person and his/her decision, mitigating risks by offering support, i.e. offering
foods of natural pureed consistency when one refuses recommended tube feeding.
It is when the team makes decisions for the person without acknowledgement by all that problems arise. The agreed upon plan of care should then be monitored to make sure the community is best meeting the resident's needs.
What we’ve learned: have all
the right people involved to hear
the resident’s choice and the team’s support of it and to also mitigate risk.
